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How to Keep Camera Battery Warm in Cold Weather
Use this quick tip to keep your batteries warm while you're shooting in extremely cold temperatures.
How & Why To Shoot On Colored Seamless Backgrounds | Improving Your Portraits
Regardless of your subject, the inclusion of colored seamless backgrounds can differentiate and improve your work.
Best iPhone Camera Accessories to Expand Your Creative Toolkit
The iPhone is not just a phone; it’s a highly portable device with some of the best camera technology you can have. With the iPhone’s camera, you can exercise your creativity and build your photography skills everywhere you go. Also, it’s worth noting that the iPhone camera only represents the foundation. Like most conventional cameras, ... Read more
Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners
The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more
Best CRM for Photographers: Real Tools, Real Photographers, Real Results
Photographers lose more potential bookings to a disorganized inbox than they care to admit. A bride emails on a Tuesday afternoon, they’re on a shoot, and by the time they circle back three days later, she’s already signed with someone else. Sound familiar? This isn’t a problem you solve with better time management or more ... Read more
Learn the Art of Visual Storytelling Through Photography
Storytelling in photography is an invaluable tool that allows us to communicate beyond words and deliver a visual narrative that touches our hearts and minds alike. An image, or a set of images, that tell a story can have a profound impact on the viewers, connecting with them on a level beyond the aesthetics of ... Read more
Forest Photography Tips & Guide for Better Photos
Forest photography offers a unique creative challenge: capturing the interplay of light filtering through canopies, the textures of ancient bark, and the mood that only woodlands can provide. Whether you’re drawn to misty morning scenes, dramatic light rays, or intimate details of forest floors, mastering forest photography requires understanding both technical skills and the unique ... Read more
PPI vs DPI: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Photographers
PPI and DPI are both very important terms for any photographer who wants to display their images as beautifully as possible.
Aiarty Video Enhancer: Clean Up Noisy, Low-Light Footage and Upscale to 4K (New Year Deal)
With 2026 underway, creators looking to bring new life to their old, noisy, or low-resolution videos should take note of a compelling promotion from Aiarty. The company’s AI Video Enhancer, a desktop application designed to upscale, denoise, and restore footage, is now available at its lowest price ever as part of a New Year special. ... Read more
How to Use a Light Meter for Film
Metering film is the most common cause of frustration amongst new film shooters, but it’s also one of the most important skills to master. Incorrect metering can lead to wasted sessions, missed shots, and lots of wasted money on film. The good news? Once you understand the fundamentals, metering becomes second nature. In this article, ... Read more
Photoshop Blending Modes | The Ultimate Visual Guide
Alice Houstons
If you google “Photoshop Blending Modes,” you’re going to get a lot of technical tutorials that may be hard to ...
Photoshop Blend Modes: Color vs Luminosity
Brittany Smith
Photoshop puts a vast arsenal at our disposal to fine tune our images. It seems that the better acquainted we ...
4 Ways To Retouch Skin Color In Photoshop We Should All Know
Max Bridge
These techniques are simple and effective. We should all know these four simple methods for adjusting skin color in Photoshop.
This Quick Photoshop Tip | Easily Separate Color & Luminosity For Total Control
Max Bridge
Being able to accurately adjust Luminosity and Color is essential. You may not have realized, but sometimes adjusting one has negative impact to the other. Read this to see how I take back control
Photoshop Trick Using the BW Adjustment Layer To Brilliantly Alter Color
Kishore Sawh
Sometimes using Photoshop can be both really effective and really easy. This trick is great for beginners and avid users alike.
How To Use Blend Modes To Totally Revamp Your Photography | Brilliant Work From Jimmy McIntyre
Kishore Sawh
Few tutorials will leave you with new appreciation of old tools as this one will, and in such a short period of time. Blend modes are more powerful and easier than you think.
